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NS Workplace Education |
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development, in partnership with business, industry, and labour organizations, manages an initiative called Workplace Education. Workplace Education promotes learning at work and supports the development of a skilled and adaptable workforce.
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Resource Site for Entrepreneurs |
StFX Enterprise Development Centre is committed to helping entrepreneurs in Antigonish, Pictou and Guysborough Counties to start, grow and maintain thriving business enterprises - so we've populated this resource site with links, tweets and feeds for people who are interested in business and innovation. Visit often and make it your own!
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Add Your Business to GPS Databases & Google Maps |
Have you ever wondered how a particular business or point of interest (POI) shows up in your GPS mapping software? Or why some businesses show up on Google with lots of information, while others don't appear at all?
Well there are a number of ways to put your business "on the map". This document will help you list your business in the two most popular GPS mapping databases and in Google Places.
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List Your Business in Free Online Directories |
Sometimes it's hard to promote your business with a limited marketing budget. Here are some online directories that give you a little bit of exposure (and a link back to your website if you have one) at no cost.
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XEDC Business Plan Guide |
Interested in writing a business plan? Our business plan guide will assist you in identifying all the important pieces of information you will need to successfully write your business plan. Also included are templates for financial projections for your business.
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XEDC Business Startup Guide |
Are you thinking of starting a business? The process can be intimidating. This is where the StFX Enterprise Development Centre can assist you with your plans. This Business Startup Guide based, in part, on the Canada Nova Scotia Business Service Centre (C/NSBSC) business start up guide, can help you get started on the track to a successful business launch.
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Labour Facts for NS Employers |
A publication of the NS government provides much need information to employers about their rights and responsibilities under Provincial labour law.
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Business Productivity Tools and Forms |
According to David Seah, creator of "The Printable CEO", this collection of printable forms and productivity tools (PCEO) was born from a desire to focus more effectively on those things that move a company forward. In general, the forms are used one at a time depending on the needs of the moment.
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Hiring Immigrants |
A guide for Nova Scotia employers. The purpose of this guide is to encourage you to include immigrants in your recruitment and selection strategies. As an employer, you want to hire the right person for the job. That person could be an immigrant. As well, depending on your business strategies, you may want to incorporate an immigrant's international perspective into your operations to gain a competitive edge.
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